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U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students From Tests Needed for Study Abroad

The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world.

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University students crossing a bridge in Tehran after explosions began in February.
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India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over

The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.

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The police used water cannons to disperse protesters in Patna, India, on Tuesday.
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What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes

After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.

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Can you use A.I. to apply to college? Will the school ask for your test scores? Some schools are changing their policies.
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